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Kia Sportage 2018

Kia Sportage 2018

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$15,840

The 2018 Kia Sportage range of configurations is currently priced from $10,990.

Our most recent review of the 2018 Kia Sportage resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Contributing Journalist Vani Naidoo had this to say at the time: In the Sportage, Kia has a useful small family car that makes sense. It is spacious and practical, drives well, and it has a great list of comfort and safety inclusions. The long warranty and capped-price service program is a boon for families looking to keep an eye on expenses.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Vani Naidoo liked most about this particular version of the Kia Sportage: Improved safety inclusions, Better ride, Practicality

The 2018 Kia Sportage carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1900 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

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6.4L/100km (combined)
SUV
6 Speed Automatic
Diesel
Overview
Likes
Improved safety inclusions
Better ride
Practicality
Dislikes
2.0-litre lacked a bit of power
No electric park brake in lower models

Kia Sportage 2018 FAQs

Does the 2018 Kia Sportage have a timing belt or chain?

It doesn’t matter whether you have the two-litre petrol, 2.4-litre petrol or the two-litre turbo-diesel engine in your Sportage, they all use timing chain technology rather than the toothed rubber timing belt. As such, the timing chain fitted should be good for the life of the engine and should not require periodic replacement as a timing belt does.

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How does an expired warranty affect the sale price of a 2018 Kia Sportage?

For a lot of second-hand car buyers, the opportunity to purchase a car with a year of factory warranty remaining is a big deal. It’s great peace of mind and that means a lot to some people who are sometimes a bit spooked by the level of technology in modern cars. On the basis that you’ll be selling the car in the next 12 months or so, perhaps now is the time while that warranty is still there to attract would-be buyers.

However, you must be able to prove to a buyer that the car has been serviced correctly and at the appropriate intervals. A car without a full, correct service history is, effectively, a car without a warranty regardless of how old it is. Make sure the service handbook is fully stamped and in the glove-box. By the way, your car’s warranty started when you bought it in late 2018, not 2019 even though it’s a 2019 model-year vehicle.

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Toyota Kluger: What SUV would have less cabin noise?

So many things affect road noise, which makes it difficult to fix. There’s the road surface itself, the tyres, and the noise insulation in the vehicle. The Honda CR-V might well be quieter, but could still be noisy on the roads you drive on. If the road noise is the thing that is making you switch vehicles, then it might be worth talking to a tyre dealer about a tyre that might be quieter than the ones on your Kluger. If you want to go down that road, you could try a Mazda CX-5 or CX-7, a Kia Sorento or Sportage, Toyota RAV4.

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Kia Sportage 2018 Towing Capacity

The 2018 Kia Sportage has maximum towing capacity of 1900kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
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Kia Sportage 2018 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2018 Kia Sportage is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Sportage currently offers fuel consumption from 8.5L/100km.
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Kia Sportage 2018 Wheel Size

Wheel size for the 2018 Kia Sportage will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
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